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Lafayette High School news. Student-run.

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After being inspired by a challenge between two magicians in the 1900's, Class of ‘07 alumni John Kinney hosts a show for 52 audience members titled '1885.'

It’s Magic!

Marlie French, Reporter April 8, 2025

Every year, during his AP U.S. History classes, social studies teacher Steve Klawiter tells the story of "Magic John Kinney" a student who attended Lafayette in the early 2000's. "The kids would talk...

All kinds of posters, furniture and decorative pieces surround Orange Couch Coffee House and maintain the Friends-based set up. "I have the orange couch which is not like the orange couch from the show, but very similar looking. I went with the style of soft, warm, colorful as opposed to leather," cafe owner Maggie Schamber said.

Out and About: Orange Couch Coffee House

Ammu Lanka, Reporter April 1, 2025

When she came across available space in Eureka, cafe owner Maggie Schamber said it felt like a sign to finally fulfill her coffee business dreams. Although she was scared, Schamber took the risk and eventually...

In the past few years, Winter Guard has been one large team. This year, because so many people signed up, a JV division returned, creating a five-member group. For the JV team members, this means having strong connection to one another. "At first, I was sort of disappointed because I wanted to perform with the seniors for their last show," junior Mini Walden said. "But having a group of five, we're very close, we have a groupchat that's just to be silly."

Photo Contributed by Dawn Hagen

Tight-knit tosses

Ammu Lanka, Reporter March 31, 2025

When a football halftime is called, the Lancer Regiment, made up of both the marching band and Color Guard, take to the field, performing musically and visually with spinning flags, rifles and sabres. After...

Sophomore wrestler Carter Brown holds the leg of Willard wrestler Porter Talbot in the State semifinal match. This was a rematch of the Winnetonka final that Brown won to claim first place over Talbot in January.

Moving up the ranks

Theo Koury, Reporter March 13, 2025

As the final seconds ticked away, sophomore wrestler Carter Brown wore a smile on his face because he knew that he was going to be a State champion. “I knew I was going to win because there were a...

When she was just in 7th Grade, junior Isabelle Albert's mom was diagnosed with thyroid cancer. Her mom is now in remission, but Albert decided to raise $50,000 for cancer research and advocacy under the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society to help families navigate through such tough times.

Saving lives, one dollar at a time

Zosia Paciorek, Lancer Feed Asst. Editor In Chief March 3, 2025

To further their athletic and educational careers, the Preckel brothers both sign to a collegiate program. senior Jack Preckel will attend Missouri University of Science and Technology to play football and compete in Track & Field. senior Robby Preckel signs to play football at Northwestern University.

Winter signing day sees eight athletes commit to variety of universities

Rishit Sohaney and Theo Koury February 13, 2025

Eight student athletes across five different sports signed to a collegiate program, Feb. 10 to continue their athletic and educational careers. The Winter College Day signings took place during Ac-lab...

One man show lunch concerts shut down for safety reasons

Julia Dean, Digital Media Asst. Editor In Chief February 11, 2025

Lafayette’s lunch times became a bit more interesting as junior Zach Diethelm brightened up his school cafeteria with his singing, dancing, and electronic music. It became a lunchtime staple to wait...

Annual Winter Carnival fuels friendly competition

Sam Walowitz, Digital Media Asst. Editor In Chief February 6, 2025

During the annual Winter Carnival at Lafayette High School, juniors Nicolay Knysh, Connor Kash, Logan Martin and Owen Waeckerle had a friendly competition while volunteering at their booths: who could...

During the homecoming pep assembly, junior Mackenzie Kannel, senior Abby Moyer, and junior Rylee Keim get ready for a stunt.

Taking the Tumble

Pavani Manumari, Reporter January 29, 2025

After running through a smooth practice routine, junior Mackenzie Kannel and her team confidently got ready to perform for a two day competition in 8th Grade. While tumbling in an X formation during the...

Luke Voit speaks on his first major league hit with moderator, Martin Kilcoyne, at Persimmon Woods Golf Club on Friday Jan. 10.

High School Dreams, Major League Reality

Darby Morel and Theo Koury January 22, 2025

Growing up across the street from Lafayette, former MLB player and Class of 2009 alum Luke Voit has had a very successful career in the Major Leagues, playing for teams like the Saint Louis Cardinals and...

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